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Maren's list of environmental, cultural, and social justice events in and around Pittsburgh.

Apr 22: Earth Day with Bill Peduto

Bill really is the only candidate for a greener Pittsburgh!For years, Bill has led the charge to improve our environment and make Pittsburgh an example of what a "green" city can and should be. With your donations to this event, you can help make sure we elect a Mayor who will make Pittsburgh a sustainable city for generations to come.6-8 p.m. at Mansions on Fifth (5105 5th Avenue).

Who is Maren?

Maren serves on the board of the Group Against Smog & Pollution, the Environmental Committee of the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, and the steering committee of Transition Pittsburgh. She's a Tree Pittsburgh Tree Tender, a Phipps Conservatory Master Gardener, and a Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Urban Ecosteward, and founded the Edible Schoolyard at Pittsburgh Colfax K-8. Maren has been closely involved in the Urban Farming Initiative, the Green Education Movement, Three Rivers Bioneers, the Urban Ecology Collaborative, the Pittsburgh Organizing Committee of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, Achievement Rewards for College Scientists, and Sierra Club’s Shale Gas Action Group.
Putting Down Roots is a source for Science & Environmental Education and Consulting, Sustainability Salons, Organic Production, Documentation, Graphics and Communications for Sustainable Communities... Local food systems, urban agriculture, permaculture, green building, and green business.
Maren can be reached by email at maren dot cooke at gmail dot com .